On this day in 1984, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute’s charter was confirmed by the Board of Trustees, marking the beginning of a journey dedicated to promoting human rights and humanitarian law across the globe. Over the past 40 years, we … Continue reading » “Celebrating 40 Years of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute!”
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NHRIs in the Spotlight
By Graciela Moreno Niño, RWI Access to Justice intern and Josh Ounsted, Head of RWI Thematic Area ‘Access to Justice’
This week sees the second 2024 session of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions Sub-Committee … Continue reading » “NHRIs in the Spotlight”
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Human Rights Protections in Armenia’s Penitentiary System
The Armenian branch of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) and the Human Rights Defender Office of Armenia (HRDO) are working together to enhance the country’s human rights protections in Armenia’s penitentiary system, with a … Continue reading » “Human Rights Protections in Armenia’s Penitentiary System”
Continue readingThe Rights of Future Generations after the Summit of the Future.
This event will bring together a group of experts to discuss next steps following the adoption of the Pact for the Future, inclusive of the Declaration on Future Generations at the UN Summit of the Future concluded recently at the … Continue reading » “The Rights of Future Generations after the Summit of the Future.”
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Advancing Human Rights Education at Yerevan State University
From September 26-27, 2024, the Armenian branch of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) and Yerevan State University (YSU) held a Human Rights Pedagogy Workshop aimed at enhancing university-level teaching practices in human rights education. The two-day event provided a valuable … Continue reading » “Advancing Human Rights Education at Yerevan State University”
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Enhancing Support for Ukrainian IDPs and Refugees: The Power of an Interdisciplinary Approach
On September 25, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, together with the Association of Legal Clinics of Ukraine and the Polish Legal Clinics Foundation, hosted a workshop focused on support for Ukrainian refugees and IDPs, titled “Enhancing Support for IDPs and … Continue reading » “Enhancing Support for Ukrainian IDPs and Refugees: The Power of an Interdisciplinary Approach”
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RWI Executive Director’s Visit to Yerevan: Strengthening Partnerships for Human Rights
We are excited to announce the successful visit of the Executive Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) to Yerevan, which was filled with impactful discussions and meetings aimed at expanding cooperation and advancing human rights efforts across Armenia.
Throughout … Continue reading » “RWI Executive Director’s Visit to Yerevan: Strengthening Partnerships for Human Rights”
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Climate-Related Human Mobility in Asia and the Pacific: Interdisciplinary Rights-Based Approaches
We are pleased to announce that the edited volume Climate-Related Human Mobility in Asia and the Pacific: Interdisciplinary Rights-Based Approaches has been officially published by Springer.
This book, which is also part of Springer’s SDGs series, is available as open … Continue reading » “Climate-Related Human Mobility in Asia and the Pacific: Interdisciplinary Rights-Based Approaches”
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Just transitions in the Mekong: China’s role in trade and investment
Second of four workshops sheds light on China’s influence in the Mekong region and opportunities for better engagement with Chinese stakeholders
Isis Sartori Reis & Tom Baxter
In collaboration with the Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS Thailand) at … Continue reading » “Just transitions in the Mekong: China’s role in trade and investment”
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